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Plate of spaghetti with tomato sauce garnished with herbs, a budget friendly meals option

Budget Friendly Pasta

A simple and affordable pasta dish that's quick to make and packed with flavor.
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Temps de préparation 10 minutes
Temps de cuisson 15 minutes
Temps total 25 minutes
Portions: 4 people
Type de plat: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingrédients
  

For the Pasta
  • 400 g pasta any shape
  • 1 tbsp salt
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes 400g
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Frying pan

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and pasta, then cook according to package instructions.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  3. Add chopped tomatoes and oregano to the pan. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Drain the pasta and mix it with the sauce. Season with black pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtéines: 10gFat: 8gLipides saturés: 1gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFibre: 4gSucre: 5gVitamine A: 10IUVitamine C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgFer: 10mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of chili flakes or grated cheese before serving.

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